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Excavation Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Overview Excavation Manager We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Manager at our Tampa branch. The pay range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience. There is also ...

Excavation Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Overview Excavation Manager We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Manager at our Tampa branch. The pay range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience. There is also ...

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How much do excavation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for excavation manager in the United States is $81,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Excavation Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Excavation Manager, you need expertise in civil engineering, site management, and construction safety, usually supported by relevant degrees or certifications in construction management. Familiarity with project management software, GPS-guided excavation equipment, and OSHA safety regulations is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These competencies are critical for ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations.

What are the most common challenges faced by an Excavation Manager, and how can they be addressed?

Excavation Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating schedules with multiple contractors, managing unexpected site conditions, and ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations. Effective communication and proactive planning are essential to handle scheduling conflicts, while thorough site assessments help minimize surprises during excavation. Staying up-to-date with safety training and fostering a safety-first culture on-site can significantly reduce risks and improve team performance.

What does an Excavation Manager do?

An Excavation Manager oversees and coordinates all activities related to digging, grading, and site preparation on construction projects. They are responsible for planning excavation operations, managing crews and equipment, ensuring safety regulations are followed, and staying on schedule and budget. Excavation Managers also communicate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure that excavation work meets project specifications. Their role is crucial for preparing a construction site for foundations, utilities, or landscaping.

What is the difference between Excavation Manager vs Excavator Operator?

AspectExcavation ManagerExcavator Operator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, project management certificationsOSHA safety training, equipment operation certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, overseeing projectsConstruction sites, operating excavators
ResponsibilitiesPlanning, supervising, coordinating excavation projectsOperating excavators safely and efficiently

The Excavation Manager focuses on project oversight, planning, and supervision, ensuring safety and timely completion. In contrast, the Excavator Operator specializes in operating heavy machinery on-site. Both roles require safety certifications, but their daily tasks and responsibilities differ significantly, with the manager overseeing the project and the operator executing specific tasks.

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Infographic showing various Excavation Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Full Time, 88% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 6% Physical, and 94% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,677 per year, or $39.3 per hour.
Excavation Manager

$80K - $85K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Roto-Rooter rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

149th of 217 rated repair and maintenance companies


Job description

Overview

Excavation Manager

Founded in 1935, Roto-Rooter is North America's largest plumbing, drain cleaning, and water cleanup services provider. Roto-Rooter operates businesses in over 100 company-owned branches, independent contractor territories, and approximately 400 independent franchise operations, serving approximately 90% of the U.S. population and parts of Canada.

Roto-Rooter, America's premier provider of plumbing and drain cleaning company is the name that homeowners and businesses turn to for select quality services.  We are proud of our 80-year history of success, but it's our future that has us so excited!

We have an excellent opportunity for an Excavation Manager at our Phoenix branch, located in Glendale, AZ.  The pay range for this position is $80,000-$85,000, depending on experience.  There is also opportunity for potential bonus based on branch performance. 

The Excavation Manager's main priority is to increase excavation business volume by developing existing business, cultivating new customers, improving the skills of assigned service technicians, and ensuring optimum use of staffing and equipment.   The Excavation Manager will have expertise in underground pipe repair and replacement, pipe bursting/relining, and manhole rehabilitation.  Individual performance targets vary from branch or may be market specific.  All other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Develops Existing Business

  • Monitors the progress of the work-site through successful completion.
  • May serve as primary contact for customer.
  • Oversees job to ensure proper permits and licenses issues have been addressed.
  • Develop additional business opportunities by selling Roto-Rooter's preventative maintenance and priority care programs.
  • Develop relationships with customers to build customer loyalty. 
  • Handle customer questions, complaints and praise.
  • Prepare bid packages and performs estimates.
  • Responsible for meeting branch profitability standards and ensuring proper and accurate code-out of all excavation jobs.
  • Works with Dispatchers to ensure qualified individuals are dispatched to mainline opportunities to provide customer options of needed repair.

Cultivating New Business

  • Identify bid opportunities, prepares bid packages, and performs estimates for jobs.
  • Work closely with other management personnel to identify excavation sales opportunities.

Technician Skills Development and Supervision

  • Conduct on-the-job training for excavation technicians and laborers.
  • Assist personnel on new assignments.
  • Efficient scheduling of personnel, equipment, and rentals.
  • Work closely with service technicians and commercial sales representatives in the selling and estimating process.
  • Effective supervision of excavation staff. 
  • May supervise video sales technician.
  • Must be able to effectively operate and troubleshoot equipment operated by subordinates.

Safety and Loss Prevention

  • Conduct safety training programs excavation technicians and laborers.
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment (i.e.: trucks, safety equipment, uniforms) to ensure that company policies and regulatory agency requirements are being enforced.
  • Conducts work-site spot checks to evaluate safety procedure compliance.
  • Issues safety kits and maintain restocking supplies.
  • Make necessary changes to comply with safety policy and requirements.
  • Monitors employee compliance with safety policies and requirements.
  • Takes necessary corrective action with employees who fail to comply with safety policies and requirements.

Efficient Use of Equipment

  • Conduct quarterly inspections of equipment to ensure that company policies and regulatory agency requirements are being enforced.
  • Ensure vehicles are being properly used and maintained.
  • Maintain inventory of required parts and supplies.
  • Assign work and equipment in the most efficient manner possible.
Requirements
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required. 
  • 3-5 years prior excavation experience; plumbing and sewer and drain knowledge a plus.
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred.
  • May be required to hold a plumbing license, depending on local requirements.
Benefits

At Roto-Rooter we believe our greatest investment is in our employees.  We prioritize the health and well-being of our team and their families. That's why we offer an extensive employee benefit package including:

  • Medical insurance with a Prescription Drug Card
  • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Training
  • Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Profit Sharing

Roto-Rooter offers excellent career paths for military veterans and personnel transitioning to civilian professions. Throughout our 86 years in business, we've found that military training and structure are a great fit at our company.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type: OTHER

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